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S33 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,007 mi
Last recorded88,007 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,007 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,477 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,409 miles

Front sus arms rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has perish cracks in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion to outer sill panel

Offside Rear tyre has perish cracks in outer sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has perish cracks in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion to outer sill panel

Offside Rear tyre has perish cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 80,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,672 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,796 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty / pitted

General underbody corrosion on vehicle front to rear

O/S/R outer sill corrosion on rear but not holed

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2011 72,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs rusty / pitted

General underbody corrosion on vehicle front to rear

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,982 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inside

Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inside

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,728 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 70,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,304 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 67,442 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 67,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,858 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 65,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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S33 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S33 MGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S33 MGF registered?

S33 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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